Planning commission approves Mandalay Properties storage‑unit permit for 230 East D Street

The Hastings Planning Commission voted 6–0 Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit for Mandalay Properties LLC to place self‑service storage units at 230 East D Street.

City staff recommended the commission endorse the permit request. Kevin, a city staff member presenting the report, told commissioners the parcel is shown as industrial on the future land use map and staff found the proposal compatible with surrounding industrial uses; staff "recommend[ed] the planning commission recommend approval" of the conditional use permit. The report said the project is expected to generate minimal additional vehicle traffic and requires little utility extension.

Applicant Brandon Mandeli, who identified himself at the podium, said the development will use Connex/shipping‑container‑style units placed on foundations and bolted down to prevent tipping. "That unit will be moved over to the south side of the existing metal building as one of the four units there," Mandeli said, describing the location of a temporary white structure and how it will be integrated with three other 40‑foot containers.

Commissioner Chuck Relsenberg asked about unit types and electric service, saying, "What kind of units are these — aren't they gonna be, like, 40‑foot storage units? Are they gonna be regular built units on that?" Mandeli confirmed the units are Connex containers and that power will be provided to the project as proposed.

After discussion, Commissioner Relsenberg moved to approve the conditional use permit; the motion passed on a 6–0 voice vote. The commission chair announced, "Item number 2025‑498 passes 6 to nothing."